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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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